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Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises

Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
BBC News Tuesday 20 October 2026, 11:59 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.

The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.
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